Timberman fatality at Galena (Asarco Inc), ID, September 14, 1984

at 7:55 PM

On September 14, 1984, a timberman was fatally injured in a fall of face/rib/pillar/side/highwall accident at Galena (Asarco Inc), ID.

Galena · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Asarco Inc

Shoshone County, ID

Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

MAN PARTIALLY BURIED IN A ROCK BURST WHILE REPAIRING IN A RAISE ON THE 4300\ LEVEL.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Timbering, Build Cribs
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 9 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Experience in this job: 6 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219842680002 · Mine ID 1000082 Trainer view →